"I feel the current science standards shut off evidence that doesn't support evolution, the main stream scientific view." - Kathy Martin
The current science standards also shut off evidence that doesn't support a round earth, the existence of atoms, the absence of the luminiferous aether, the germ theory of disease instead of demonic possession . . . you get the idea. Like evolution, these are mainstream science. They're in mainstream science because of picky lil' ol' things like data. You know, evidence, corroboration from diverse fields of study. Why does Kathy Martin think that concepts without evidentiary support as judged by those folks who actually know a lot about the topic should be taught as science?
The article goes on to note that
Martin said she has 24 college credits in science and is certified to teach science for grades K-9.
. . . and because of this paltry background, she considers herself more qualified than Ph.D.-level scientists to judge the validity of any particular scientific theory. Puh-leeze. I only have about 60-65 hours in physics, 40-50 in math, 30-40 in chemistry, grad plus undergrad, but I'm not about to presume to know more than those who've studied it a lot more extensively than I have.
Mark 7:21-23 quotes Christ as He addressed His disciples after yet another round with the Pharisees:
21For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. 23All these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean.'
Any person who makes such a big deal about being a Good ChristianTM needs to make sure they're heeding Christ's words against arrogance.
posted by Cheryl Shepherd-Adams
